STAFF

Principles and Department Heads

The heart of any quality company is the staff. ATS RheoSystems and REOLOGICA Instruments have a cadre of the best scientists, engineers, and research and development experts in the world today, providing professionalism, experience and innovation. All of our technical employees have direct, hands-on operational experience, providing sensitivity and insight to the operational issues.

Our technical talent covers the complete vertical spectrum in rheological applications, method development, installation, maintenance, technical support and customer service.

ATS RheoSystems and REOLOGICA Instruments, Inc.

Owners and Department Heads

Steven M. Colo, President - Graduate Engineer from Rutgers University with over twenty-five years experience in the field of rheology and analytical instrumentation. Formerly employed at Bohlin Reologi, Inc., Rheometrics and Perkin Elmer. Steven focuses on corporate direction, future initiatives, and continuous improvements for both ATS RheoSystems and REOLOGICA Instruments.

Dr. August J. Colo (Gus), Vice President, Finance - Ed.D. from Rutgers. Graduate degrees in Biology, Biotechnology and Administration from Rutgers, Montclair, and Temple Universities with over forty-five years experience. Former administrator and professor at MCC, Gus heads the Human Resources, Administration, and Finance Departments.

Nick R. Jermolovich, Vice President, Operations - Attended Penn State University with a background in Economics and Business Management. Former Manager for a Washington, DC surgical center, Nick has experience managing a large technical staff and directing business operations. Currently, Nick is responsible for leading the Technical Staff, coordinating and scheduling our Technical Support Department as well as overseeing all Purchasing, Inventory control, and Shipping/Receiving.

Rheologists on Staff

Dr. Paul Tong, Ph.D. in Materials Science from University of Wisconsin-Madison with a strong academic and industrial background in rheology. His expertise also includes polymer characterization, processing and mechanical behavior. A 25 year industrial research career has focused on applying rheology to the characterization and processing of complex materials. Experienced with a wide range of rheological techniques, highlighted by novel methodology development, Paul has worked hands-on with polymer melts, polymer solutions, suspensions, inks and adhesives.

Peter K.W. Herh, Graduate degree in Polymer Physics and Materials Science from Rutgers University with more than 40 years rheological experience covering the full spectrum of materials and measurement techniques. Peter’s work history in the field of rheology covers both academia at Rutgers University, and industrial at Rheometrics, Bohlin Reologi, and ATS RheoSystems.

Dr. Tien Dao, Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Texas A&M University with research on polymer surface and polymer rheology. Post Doctorate at Michigan State University with research on nanoparticles suspension in polymer melts and their effect on thermal and rheological properties. Tien's areas of expertise also include thermal analysis, and polymer characterization and processing. Throughout a 10+ year rheology career, his work experience covers a wide range of polymeric rheological research, coupled with practical experience with polymer melts, polymer solution, and suspensions. Additional areas of interest are polymer birefringence and polymer-surface interaction and their flow properties.

Dr. Kenneth K. Aniunoh, Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Clemson University with a strong background in rheology and polymer processing. His expertise also includes materials characterization, cast film extrusion, and process modeling. Formerly employed at Black and Veatch, Kenneth’s 7+ year research career has focused on applying rheology to the experimental and numerical optimization of polymer processing methods such as fiber and film extrusion. Kenneth has worked hands-on with polymer melts and composites, and is experienced with a wide range of rheological, thermal, and mechanical characterization techniques including rotational and capillary rheometry, differential scanning calorimetry, thermogravimetric analysis, tensile testing, dynamic mechanical analysis, and wide angle x-ray diffraction.

Dr. Mark Arigo, Ph.D. in Engineering Sciences from Harvard University with a research background in polymer rheology and experimental non-Newtonian fluid dynamics. His expertise include materials characterization (rheological, thermal, and physical) and polymer processing. During Mark's 10+ year career in rheology, he has worked in academia at the University of Pittsburgh, and in rubber industry doing materials development for tire applications. Mark has practical experience with the rheology of polymer solutions, elastomers, filled polymer systems, and suspensions. He also has hands-on experience with extensional rheology, nanoparticle systems (including nanotubes and nanofibers), ionomers, and adhesives.